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The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.

211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area

211 is a 24-hour information and referral line that helps people connect to social, health and government services. 211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program that is operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region. 211 provides information/referral services and connects people to a full range of essential social, health, and […]Continue reading211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area

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Advocacy

If you are living with mental illness or supporting a loved one with mental illness, we can help you find the right support. We can assist individuals living with a mental illness, their family members, friends, and significant others with finding support, information and resources from social, government and health services. Our advocate supports people […]Continue readingAdvocacy

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is by far the most widely used, acclaimed and researched suicide intervention training workshop in the world. This workshop is valid for 14 […]Continue readingApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST TuneUp

This half day follow-up to the 2 day ASIST workshop offers you the opportunity to review the intervention process and discuss with peers challenges and successes in implementing the ASIST model. You must have previously attended the 2 day ASIST workshop within the last 3 years. Attending the TuneUp will renew your ASIST Certification for […]Continue readingASIST TuneUp

Community Resources & Presentations

For workplaces, community groups, and other adult audiences, we offer mental health presentations on various topics. We also provide information displays for education related events and free educational materials. CMHA is excited to inform you that effectively January 9th, 2018 we are rolling out a new scheduling system called Acuity Scheduling.  This system will let […]Continue readingCommunity Resources & Presentations

Distress Line

If you’re in distress, call 780-482-HELP (4357). If you’re outside of the greater Edmonton region, call our Rural Distress Line at 1-800-232-7288. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have you experienced abuse? Are you contemplating suicide? Now is the time to talk about it. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the […]Continue readingDistress Line

Drop-In Single Session Counselling

Drop-In Single Session Counselling offers NO-COST single-session counselling to individuals, couples, and families when they need it most. This is a drop-in service with multiple locations throughout Edmonton with flexible days and times. CMHA-ER is a proud partner of this essential service. For additional information please visit dropinyeg.ca. WHAT IS OFFERED? Our service is provided by […]Continue readingDrop-In Single Session Counselling

Hoarding Support

We offer weekly drop-in support groups, pre-registered psychoeducational groups and a monthly support group for family and friends of people with hoarding disorder. Sorting Through Hoarding Drop-in Support Group A non-judgmental support group designed to encourage participants to be inspired and accountable in dealing with their specific hoarding issues. The drop-in group meets from 6:30-8:30 PM […]Continue readingHoarding Support

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Housing Program

Goal: to provide quality, secure, and affordable housing for people with mental illness and/or low income. The program works with tenants and their supports to maintain long-term housing. *New: We now offer Rent Ready training! Click here for information.* Eligibility Age 18 and over A history of mental illness or low income Capable of independent […]Continue readingHousing Program

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Kids Have Stress, Too!

  If you are interested in booking a workshop, please visit the following link: https://CMHAEdmontonBookings.as.me For questions or to learn more, contact 780-414-6300  or email education@cmha-edmonton.ab.caContinue readingKids Have Stress, Too!